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Ointment flask

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This Egyptian alabaster vase comes from the Phoenician necropolis of Torre del Mar, in the south of Spain. It was possibly used to keep ointments or perfumes. It has an oval shape, widening at its base, and two handles of different size.

Present location

MUSEO ARQUEOLÓGICO NACIONAL [21/007] MADRID

Inventory number

16804

Dating

3RD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD

Archaeological Site

OUTSIDE EGYPT

Category

VASE

Material

CALCITE/ALABASTER

Technique

HEWN; POLISHED

Height

18 cm

Diameter

3,5 (boca) cm

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